Rubio's Restaurants Appoints Marc Simon to Position of Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Simon has had hands-on and strategic experience establishing and building brands in new markets as well as managing restaurant operations, strategic planning, and developing management teams.
Rubio's Restaurants, Inc. (Rubio's) announced Daniel Pittard has submitted his resignation as President and Chief Executive Officer of Rubio's following almost five years of service. Subsequent to the acceptance of Mr. Pittard's resignation, the Company announced the appointment of Marc Simon to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Pittard will remain on Rubio's Board of Directors and noted "I'm delighted that the Board selected Marc Simon to be the next CEO. Marc has extensive knowledge of the restaurant industry, understands the unique aspects of the Rubio's brand and is a strong leader".
"We are deeply grateful to Dan for his fine leadership and accomplishments in helping strengthen the company while CEO of Rubio's" said Ralph Rubio, co-founder of Rubio's.
"I am very excited to assume the role of CEO," said Mr. Simon. "Ralph Rubio has built an iconic brand that stands for the quality, taste and spirit of San Diego. I am very optimistic about the long-term opportunities for Rubio's and feel fortunate to be supported by an outstanding group of executives and team members. Together, we will continue to build on the foundation Ralph began many years ago when he introduced fish tacos to the country in his first San Diego restaurant".
Over the course of his career, Mr. Simon has had hands-on and strategic experience establishing and building brands in new markets as well as managing restaurant operations, strategic planning, and developing management teams. Marc Simon has served as the Chief Operating Officer of Rubio's Restaurants Inc. since September 2009 and was the Senior Vice President of Operations from November 2007 to September 2009. From 1994 to 1998, he served as Vice President of Corporate Development at McDonald's Corporation where he helped identify, negotiate and complete McDonald's first non-hamburger investment, Chipotle Mexican Grill, in the then emerging fast-casual or quick gourmet dining category. Post the transaction he then joined Chipotle as a Regional Director and developed key markets for them including Chicago, Minneapolis and Wisconsin, opening 144 new units for this dynamic chain. After leaving Chipotle and prior to joining Rubio's Mr. Simon served as Chief Executive Officer of America's 2 Incredible Pizza Company. Mr. Simon previously spent 16 years with Ernst & Young, LLP where he became a Consulting Principal specializing in strategic planning consulting.
Logos, product and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
- Rubio's Restaurants Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results
- Robbins Umeda LLP Announces an Investigation of the Acquisition of Rubio's Restaurants, Inc. by Mill Road Capital, L.P.
- Mill Road Capital to Acquire Rubio's Restaurants & Rubio's Restaurants Reports First Quarter 2010 Results
- Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill(R) Is First Restaurant to Use Bottle Box(TM) Food Containers Made From 100 Percent Recycled Materials
- Rubio's Restaurants Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2009 Results
- Dave Hoffmann Appointed President of Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa Region for McDonald's
- VooDoo BBQ Franchise Appoints Chef and Business Vet Gregg Frazer to Executive Team
- Sizzler USA Adds Purchasing and Operations VPs, Announces Promotions As It Prepares for Growth
- Dunkin' Brands Appoints Raul Alvarez to Board of Directors
- Red Robin Announces Additions to Menu Team
